On our journey north to Northumbria Sue and I stopped off at the birdwatching centre at Eggleton, which is on…
The Tower of London (19): Tower Green
Tower Green is an open space to the west of the White Tower. It is bordered on the south and…
London Churches: St Benet
St Benet is a small church which stands in the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral. Since 1879 it has been…
Mandarin Duck
This colourful and attractive duck species was introduced into private collections in the UK from China, but escapees have formed…
Bunhill Fields
Bunhill fields is an open space and former burial ground just north of the city of London, in the…
Shelduck
The size of a small goose, the Shellduck is the largest of the UK duck species. It is commonly found…
The Tower of London (18): Spoils of War
In the cellar of the White Tower are some examples of items brought back from various military campaigns and presented to…
Ring Necked Parakeet
The only naturalised parrot species in the UK, it has proved to be a highly successful colonist since it was first…
Blackfriars
The name of this area of London between the city and Ludgate Hill derives from the arrival in 1517 of…
Bank of England Museum (8): Royal Maundy
The tradition of the royal maundy seems to date beck to the early 13th century when in remembrance of Jesus Christ’s…
